Porterville Church of Christ

Order of Worship October 5, 2008

993- "What a Mighty God We Serve"

Call to Worship: Chris Newton

Opening Prayer: Doug Griffis

Children's Caring and Sharing

162- "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"

337- "Hallelujah! What a Savior"

Lord's Supper

Offering

96- "I Stand in Awe"

Children's Bible Hour

Lesson: DVD Presentation - "Who Is a God Like You?'"

524- "I Know Whom I Have Believed"

Announcements/Prayer: Rick Wall

993- "What a Mighty God We Serve"

WEEKLY EVENTS

October 6^th - Boy Scout Meeting @ 6:30 P.M. 

October 6^th  - Grief Recovery Class @ 6:30 P.M.

October 7^th - Singing @ Prtvl. Conv. @ 6:00 P.M.

October 8^th  - Mid-week service @ 7:00 P.M.

MARK  YOUR  CALENDAR

October 17-19^th - Family Encampment at YBC

October 26^th - Proposition 8 - Sermon dealing with this issue

November 15^th - Senior Saints' Thanksgiving Dinner @ 5:00 P.M.

December 2^nd - Porterville Christmas Parade

December 5^th - Annual Christmas Dinner at 6:30 P.M.

December 14^th - Open House Social at the Kellner's

December 20^th - Christmas Caroling around town

Our guest last week:  Chad Gardner

Family News and Prayers Needed:

Mike Deckrow, a young man from Ventura, has been diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer.  Please remember Mike in prayer as he deals with this disease.

Bobbie, Susan Gardner's mother, is not doing well at this time.  The family has asked that we remember her in our prayers.

Margie Galbraith came through her surgery well and came home on Wednesday.

Reba Lehman moved to Autumn Oaks on North J. Street. 

Continued prayers needed

Carline Bauer - Melba Byars - Cari & George Davis - Betty & Bob Day - Mike Deckrow - Dale Fry - Jacob Fuentes - Margie Galbraith - Joy Graham - Linda Gillen - Jim Hawkins - Charlotte Hilton - Dave Ingraham - Sandy Larsen - Ray & Wilma McCormick - Linda Moore - Steve Perrin - Jim Pryor - Liz Pruett - Lena Robertson - Vicki Villa - Clarion & Alma Wall - Gene Winters

Our Family Encampment will be October 17^th-19^th.  This year's theme will be, "Discovering and Using Your Gifts for God."  This will be a fun weekend and spiritually uplifting to all.  Make plans to attend.  On Saturday night there will be a talent show.  Come prepared to perform.  Our first devotional is Friday night at 8:00 P.M. and remember to bring your favorite snacks to share during game night.  Please have your money turned in to the office by Sunday, October 12^th.

This afternoon at 2:00 P.M. there will be a personal shower for Louise Galbraith.  All the ladies are invited.

The monthly Ministry Meeting has been postponed until next Sunday, October 12^th at 5:00 P.M.

Ladies it is time to sign up to be a Zone Coordinator for the year 2009.  There is a bright yellow sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer.  Sign up early to get the month that would be most convenient for you.

The Cookbooks are in!  Proceeds are going towards the Exeter Manor House.  You may purchase one for $15.00 from Karen Garrett on Sundays or Marsha Searle on Wednesday nights.  They would make a great Christmas gift.

The Senior Saints Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, November 15^th at 5:00 P.M.  A sign up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board if you would like to attend.

In the upcoming November election, we will be voting on a critical proposition to amend our California State constitution.  Proposition 8 states "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."  On Sunday morning, October 26^th, Chris will present a sermon dealing with this issue, and that Sunday evening we will view a DVD entitled "Proposition 8 and the Case for Traditional Marriage."  Please make a special effort to attend these services on the 26^th as we discuss what is at stake for the future of the family in our state and country.

Tweens Learning to Be a Servant

The item needed for the month of October is Instant Potatoes

Thank You

Dennis Rutter would like to thank everyone for the kindness and love he was shown with the passing of his mother, Marilyn.  He emphasizes a special "thank you" to Bob Davis and Stan Bronson for all of their support and help during this difficult time.

Thank you to the congregation for the overwhelming response for canned goods to re-stock the pantry.  This congregation is always so willing to help where it is needed.

The Caring and Sharing Ministry

Note from the Elders

The elders and Ministers of this congregation meet regularly on Sunday evening at 5:00 P.M.  Any member of the congregation wishing to meet with the leadership is welcome to schedule a meeting time with the Elders or chair for that month.  The Elders rotate chairing these meetings as well as the monthly ministry meeting, and serve as a point of contact for the congregation in the event of a special need.  The elder serving as chair during the month of October is Rick Wall.

ATTENDANCE

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Bible Class: n/a

Morning Service: 132

Evening Service: 65

Contribution: $3199.00

Budget: $4,153.35

Over Budget: $954.35

Year to date under budget: $7987.90

Weekly average: $3969.08

NEW MEMBER

Colleen Kinman indicated she would like to be a part of our church family.  Colleen has been attending Marshall's Grief Recovery Class.  Welcome Colleen.

DIRECTORY

Would the following families please check their information for the new directory in the foyer after service this morning. 

Jennifer Boyd

John Wall

Mary Kay Thompson

OUR ELDERS

Gary Ingraham

Rick Wall

Russell Williams

OUR DEACONS

Stan Bronson

Bob Davis

Tom Elford

John Garrett

Glenn Neal

Eddie Orosco

Clarion Wall

MINISTER

Chris Newton

INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR

Marshall Brookey

SECRETARY

Karen Garrett